March for Jerusalem

The March for Jerusalem is almost here! Be sure to register and pick up your registration packages so that you are fully prepared and decked out on September 8th. Your swag bag includes a security bracelet which MUST be worn on event day.

Last Call for March of the Living 2025 Chaperone Applications!

Time is running out to apply as a chaperone for the March of the Living Montreal 2025. Join us on this life-changing journey, where you'll guide and support young participants as they learn about the Holocaust and celebrate the resilience of the Jewish people. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a meaningful impact – applications are closing soon!

Baron de Hirsch Honouring Cemetery Groundskeepers for Nearly 100 Years of Service

Baron de Hirsch - Back River Cemeteries are commemorating the commitment of the Lahaie Family, who have maintained and cared for the cemetery grounds for almost a century. The family will be memorialized as part of the newly named Lahaie Family Section in a special ceremony on September 9th. Learn more about the family’s longstanding history with the cemetery and to the Jewish community.

Standing United with Students on Campus

As we gear up for the new academic year, Federation CJA stands resilient, united with our Jewish students as they face the challenges of antisemitism on campus. In these times of adversity, we invite you to join us for a Community Webinar to share with you the proactive steps we are taking to support students as they return to campus, whether CEGEP or University. Register today to receive the zoom link!

Last Chance to Register for Welcome Soirée

Join Hillel Montreal on September 3rd for an exciting Welcome Soirée, featuring one of our favorite pizza chefs in the city, Spottie Ottie Pizza. Don’t miss out on your chance to meet fellow students, get the resources you need for the upcoming school year, and connect with the vibrant Jewish community on campus. Register now to receive a customized welcome package and location details. Let’s kick off the year together!

Empowering Jewish Students: Introducing the Campus Initiative Micro-Grants

Federation CJA is thrilled to launch the new Campus Initiative Micro-Grants, designed to support Jewish CEGEP and university students. These grants aim to foster Jewish pride, connection to the community, and a strong bond with Israel on campus. Whether you're planning an initiative to advocate for Jewish life or strengthen ties with Israel, we’re here to help bring your ideas to life.

Open to Jewish student groups and campus professionals across Quebec, grants of up to $5,000 for student-led initiatives and up to $25,000 for professionally supported projects are available. The application deadline is Sunday, September 15, 2024, for programs running from October 2024 to May 2025.

Join Us for a Special Event with Michal Cotler-Wunsh, Israel’s Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism

We are honoured to host Michal Cotler-Wunsh on September 23rd for an enlightening and impactful discussion on the critical issue of antisemitism. This event offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from Ms. Cotler-Wunsh about her dedicated efforts in fighting antisemitism on a global scale. She will address the recent rise in antisemitism, particularly on college campuses, and share strategies for combating this pervasive issue. Q & A session to follow. Kosher food will be provided.

This event is brought to you by Hillel Montreal in collaboration with Canadian Friends of The Hebrew University.

It's Time to Fire Fred Hahn

Since Hamas’ barbaric October 7 terror attacks against Israel, which claimed more than a thousand lives – eight of them Canadian – the situation within CUPE has deteriorated rapidly – largely due to the so-called leadership of Fred Hahn.

What began as a troubling trend in 2010 when Hahn was first elected President, has now escalated into a full-blown crisis that must be dealt with – immediately.

Under his watch, the union has become a breeding ground for radicalization and extremism, affecting both workplaces and campuses. It's why we’re collectively saying enough is enough.

IDF rescues Israeli-Bedouin hostage After 326 Days in Hamas captivity

The IDF and the Shin Bet rescued Qaid Farhan Alkadi from a tunnel in Rafah on Tuesday. Alkadi, an Israeli-Bedouin from Rahat and father of 11 children, had been held by Hamas since being abducted from Mivtachim on October 7th.